#6D847B Hex Color
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Dusty and almost grey, #6d847b is a muted teal with low saturation and a medium-light body. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or calm background in wellness, hospitality, and interface design. The hex code pairs well with warm coral or charcoal, where its ashiness keeps both from feeling flat. Black text passes AA contrast on it, but white text falls short.
Questions about #6d847b
What is #6d847b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d847b is rgb(109, 132, 123), in HSL hsl(157, 10%, 47%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 7%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #6d847b?
Warm terracotta, soft coral, and charcoal all sharpen this muted teal, since its grey undertone stops bright partners from clashing. For a quieter palette, pair it with cream, sage, or pale sand tones.
Is #6d847b readable on white or black?
#6d847b has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.